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Post by pumpkin on Dec 20, 2011 11:46:11 GMT -5
I keep reading about people choosing the Lap Band because it is " Less Invasive & Removable " but what does that really mean ? I found this definition for invasive here www.thefreedictionary.com/invasive(Medicine / Surgery) (of surgery) involving making a relatively large incision in the body to gain access to the target of the surgery, as opposed to making a small incision by gaining access endoscopically through a natural orifice THIS is why so many people chose The Lap Band ? This part of the surgery has NOTHING to do with all the things that can go wrong with the Lap Band. Why choose a surgery with so many post op complications associated with it ? Please understand that while the band is removable, many of the injuries it causes are not reversible ? Now let's discuss the " Removable " aspect of Lap Banding...
Are you aware that your insurance company will not give a rats ass about how much pain you are in and that your " easily removable band " is not that easy to get your insurance company to approve the removal of your band ? There are so many of us that were denied a "SIMPLE removal" by our insurance companies because of... " Lack Of Mechanical Failure "This is NOT Allergans decision to make and therefore they should not be allowed to advertise the Lap Band as " Easily Removed."
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Post by formerlyfluffy on Dec 20, 2011 17:38:38 GMT -5
Although it is the safest DURING the actual surgery, the band has far more complications in the long run.
And as you pointed out, it is "removable" (NOT reversible as I have often seen stated!), however that appears to be not always an option. There are insurance companies refusing to pay for removal, and I myself am not in a position to pay for removal after wasting thousands of dollars on my CRAP-BAND.
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Post by mareydenis on Dec 20, 2011 18:41:35 GMT -5
It means I am too afraid and/or unsure to commit to bariatric surgery and I probably won't die on the table if I get a Lap-Band. I can't think further into the future about long term complications, not that I am even aware that there can be long term complications. I'm just thinking about getting through the surgery and expecting this contraption to do what it is advertised to do and I'll lose lots of weight. I met a gal who wanted the band specifically because it was removable. WTF? I tried to educate her (this is not a temporary fix), but I doubt it stuck. She also had what she referred to as "the polycystic." I presume she meant PCOS, not polycystic kidneys or something. Yeah. I'm guessing she's gonna sign up for the band. Where's the banging his head on a wall smiley?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 3:40:45 GMT -5
It means I am too afraid and/or unsure to commit to bariatric surgery and I probably won't die on the table if I get a Lap-Band. I can't think further into the future about long term complications, not that I am even aware that there can be long term complications. I'm just thinking about getting through the surgery and expecting this contraption to do what it is advertised to do and I'll lose lots of weight. I met a gal who wanted the band specifically because it was removable. WTF? I tried to educate her (this is not a temporary fix), but I doubt it stuck. She also had what she referred to as "the polycystic." I presume she meant PCOS, not polycystic kidneys or something. Yeah. I'm guessing she's gonna sign up for the band. Where's the banging his head on a wall smiley? I kinda like her: cloggie.org/proggold/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/headbang.jpg
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Post by chicarita on Jan 5, 2012 18:07:48 GMT -5
It means I am too afraid and/or unsure to commit to bariatric surgery and I probably won't die on the table if I get a Lap-Band. ] I am almost embarrassed to say that was me, but it was. Too afraid to commit to something that altered my anatomy. Afraid to die on the table. Plus, I was "only" 245 lbs - I didn't need anything that "serious". Well here I am 5 years out and the band has damaged my esophagus, probably permanently (there's that "altered anatomy!"). Only 245 lbs? Guess what, 5 years later? I'm 5 lbs heavier than my surgery weight. And, yes, I didn't die on the table, but I also didn't plan to have a complex removal surgery where that could happen (but won't!). Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. The puking, the pain, the complications. AND I was a self-pay. Blech....
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Post by pumpkin on Jan 5, 2012 21:49:42 GMT -5
It means I am too afraid and/or unsure to commit to bariatric surgery and I probably won't die on the table if I get a Lap-Band. ] I am almost embarrassed to say that was me, but it was. Too afraid to commit to something that altered my anatomy. Afraid to die on the table. Plus, I was "only" 245 lbs - I didn't need anything that "serious". Well here I am 5 years out and the band has damaged my esophagus, probably permanently (there's that "altered anatomy!"). Only 245 lbs? Guess what, 5 years later? I'm 5 lbs heavier than my surgery weight. And, yes, I didn't die on the table, but I also didn't plan to have a complex removal surgery where that could happen (but won't!). Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. The puking, the pain, the complications. AND I was a self-pay. Blech.... Hugs to you.
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Post by justelizabeth on Jan 5, 2012 22:31:22 GMT -5
Or it could mean, as in the case of my sister, "I saw a sign on the freeway and signed right up for it." Yep. No research. No thought about after care. No worries about it not working. Now we are fighting to get her a revision.
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Post by formerlyfluffy on Jan 7, 2012 2:32:45 GMT -5
It means I am too afraid and/or unsure to commit to bariatric surgery and I probably won't die on the table if I get a Lap-Band. ] Hugs! Thanks for shearing. I wish I had head something like this before I got my band! I so wish pre-ops would read these things and actually listen! I know some do. Others have the "that would never happen to me" mentality. I am almost embarrassed to say that was me, but it was. Too afraid to commit to something that altered my anatomy. Afraid to die on the table. Plus, I was "only" 245 lbs - I didn't need anything that "serious". Well here I am 5 years out and the band has damaged my esophagus, probably permanently (there's that "altered anatomy!"). Only 245 lbs? Guess what, 5 years later? I'm 5 lbs heavier than my surgery weight. And, yes, I didn't die on the table, but I also didn't plan to have a complex removal surgery where that could happen (but won't!). Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. The puking, the pain, the complications. AND I was a self-pay. Blech....
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Post by aronsmom on Jan 7, 2012 9:15:25 GMT -5
I am almost embarrassed to say that was me, but it was. Too afraid to commit to something that altered my anatomy. Afraid to die on the table. Plus, I was "only" 245 lbs - I didn't need anything that "serious". Well here I am 5 years out and the band has damaged my esophagus, probably permanently (there's that "altered anatomy!"). Only 245 lbs? Guess what, 5 years later? I'm 5 lbs heavier than my surgery weight. And, yes, I didn't die on the table, but I also didn't plan to have a complex removal surgery where that could happen (but won't!). Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. The puking, the pain, the complications. AND I was a self-pay. Blech.... Sadly, that was me too. Now I'm battling with my insurance for band removal and praying that they'll cover the DS.
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Post by grdngrl on Jan 7, 2012 14:57:16 GMT -5
Yes, me too - didn't want to do anything "more invasive" . . . yeah right I say to myself now.
Oh, it's removable but there is damage left behind, some worse than others.
I'm glad I was able to get mine out, I think ins paid because I tested positive to some Lupus markers that I didn't have before the band due to feeling like crap. Had it yanked right away.
I know some insurance companies are saying unless the band physically malfunctions they don't want to pay. I encourage those trying to get insurance to pay for a removal to have their immune marker "ANA" tested, it's a simple blood test. Then you can fight on the front that it is ruining your immune system - I believe this is true and although my surgeon said there have been no conclusive reports to prove this YET, my insurance company approved quickly and paid.
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Post by funmomof4 on Jan 16, 2012 19:04:00 GMT -5
What is and ANA test?? I have chronic itching for years. I have always wondered if it coming from my band.
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Post by pearbear on Oct 15, 2012 15:26:35 GMT -5
Sign me up on the pathetic bench. I was young and stupid, and although I did research, there just wasn't much at the time, and the only other choice offered was the bypass which scared the life out of me. Now my band has had issues twice, this time I hope to get rid of it permanently and onto something that would actually help me take control again. So seven years later, I'm finally realizing what a costly mistake this "less invasive" choice was.
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Post by johndean on Nov 24, 2015 7:47:41 GMT -5
Surgical weight loss options typically result in quick and dramatic weight loss among patients, and significantly reduces obesity-related health issues, such as diabetes. For ex, I was in Mexico to have my gastric sleeve procedure
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Post by caprice on Nov 24, 2015 10:51:03 GMT -5
Surgical weight loss options typically result in quick and dramatic weight loss among patients, and significantly reduces obesity-related health issues, such as diabetes. For ex, I was in Mexico to have my gastric sleeve procedureWell, hello again, spammer! Again, you've said you had your surgery in Thailand, and in Mexico. Kindly make up ONE story and stick to it. Oh, and please stop linking FlaccidWay in your posts. It's quite distracting.
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Nov 24, 2015 16:34:37 GMT -5
I think it's time for him to go...
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Post by caprice on Nov 24, 2015 22:21:40 GMT -5
I think it's time for him to go... Heh. The name sounds male, the symbol is female.... Of course "it" doesn't know that Thailand isn't Mexico, so, confusion abounds all the way around. But yes, I'll not be sad when it is gone.
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Nov 25, 2015 14:06:30 GMT -5
Hahaha, that makes two of us, caprice! I'm sure that when the other Kelly (owner of the board) comes on, she will block him! She must be really busy because she usually jumps right on this stuff! I'll miss your great comments, though...
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